LANCENEOMAN Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 So, in september the cars mot is up. Looking underneath, i see no CAT so its been decatted. I know its been passed for a few years without one in Telford, however thats quite far away, so wondering if anyone knows anywhere in my area who will overlook the cat. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNeoTom Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 So, in september the cars mot is up. Looking underneath, i see no CAT so its been decatted. I know its been passed for a few years without one in Telford, however thats quite far away, so wondering if anyone knows anywhere in my area who will overlook the cat. Cheers Don't think anyone would give up there gold mine MOT station on a public forum...... Maybe though PM though think mine might be abit far away from you though :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCENEOMAN Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 From what I understand a car doesn't have to have a cat to pass mot, it's all based on emissions. I just don't want to fork out for a cat For The sake Of a mot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNeoTom Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Here is an exert from the MOT testers website:- With regards to the new testing manual section 7.1 rfr 3A CATALYTIC CONVERTER MISSING WHERE ONE WAS FITTED AS STANDARD is the reason for rejection.The method of inspection states,,ON VEHICLES THAT QUALIFY FOR A FULL CAT EMISSIONS TEST CHECK THE PRESENCE OF A CAT CONVERTER. And any car post 1992 requires a cat from the factory from what i can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 that must be just petrol engines as my 2002 diesel van didn't have one from the factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCENEOMAN Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 im not sure on this, my mate who works for nissan (not mot qualified) said it does'nt need a cat it just needs to pass the emissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Well if the MOT test place has another car they can use say like the one they loan out ;) problem solved. but to be fair I will be amazed if they can even get it to pass both the Bug and blobeye the blob has a cat my MOT guy can't get either of them to even read the emissions because of the size, even trying to bung them with everything he still couldn't get them to read. It might be worth either asking anyone you might know local if they know any good testers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCENEOMAN Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 well as far as i know its been passed for the passed 3 to 4 years at madely testing stations iron bridge, the de cat was done in 2007. just thinking ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I would say someone local will do it. I know two MOT testers one I use I like to think he uses his common sense which seems to be like a dieing breed of people now. He will pass it for stuff like the cat but will fail it if it's not safe or a CV joint need's changing or breaks are bad. I like that But I also so know another bloke that would pass any old crap thing for £80 safe or not. Now I've never used him and wouldn't myself but found him just by speaking with a mate of mine who's not even into cars :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCENEOMAN Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Yeah, see i dont want to ask around asking if they will pass a car without a cat. Id rather know about cv joints etc, but i think failing on a cat is stupid. like my emissions are going to stop the ice cap from melting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I one I use I like to think he uses his common sense Something I was very surprised to learn some years ago is that not everyone has common sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Yeah, see i dont want to ask around asking if they will pass a car without a cat. Id rather know about cv joints etc, but i think failing on a cat is stupid. like my emissions are going to stop the ice cap from melting Just ask your mates with cars if they use anyone different or know anyone. they don't need to even like cars. You never know what people know. Like what I said before the guy who will pass any car for a quick £80 was told about him by my mate and he doesn't care for cars one bit. To him they just get used to go from A to B And thats true Jay :) I think people with common sense will soon be like the X-Men a rare and hunted breed of people with powers :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCENEOMAN Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Cant you just ask that bloke near the time to write me out a new MOT:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 from what you have found so far I think a good poke around is in order ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny b Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Has ιt had both cats removed, or just one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 My friend has a skyline with cats removed. He goes into the mot station and tells them it doesn't have a cat and if they tell him he needs one he'll remove it straight after testing anyway so what's the point? He's not had any problems for years and has moved around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Same attitude my guy used he says what's the point I might as well test it and pass it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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